Egg hunting is an essential tradition for Easter every year, particularly for children. However, this year, due to soaring egg prices in the United States, this tradition will change slightly. People across the United States are opting for other alternatives this year to celebrate Easter.
What is the Easter egg hunting tradition?
Easter egg hunt is a treasure hunt activity in which coloured, decorated eggs are hidden and children search for them. This tradition symbolises new life, reflecting the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter. In some Western countries, eggs highlight the empty tomb of Jesus Christ.
What’s the alternative to Easter eggs?
Potatoes have become a popular option, replacing Easter eggs in 2025. The idea of colouring potatoes instead of eggs is not new, which made rounds after the price hike in 2023. Several social media influencers are promoting the idea of using potatoes for Easter. Videos have emerged on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms, where people are promoting the idea of dyeing potatoes and other alternatives to eggs.
Apart from potatoes, marshmallows, plastic eggs, foil eggs etc. An Instagram handle, crowded_kitchen, shared the recipe of Peanut Butter Easter eggs. The video caption says, “Eggs are way too expensive right now 🥚💸 – make your own Peanut Butter Easter Eggs that look like actual eggs instead!”
Why are egg prices going up?
Bird flu is one of the main causes of the growing cost of eggs in the US. In an effort to stop the spread, authorities have killed millions of chickens, which has resulted in a shortage of eggs. As a result, egg prices have skyrocketed, making them one of the main markers of food inflation in the US. According to AP, egg prices reached a record high of $6.23 a dozen in March. Prices for eggs have also surpassed $10 in certain locations.
